ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)

Definition

An Exchange-Traded Fund is an investment fund that trades on a stock exchange like a regular stock. ETFs track the performance of an index, commodity, sector, or other asset class. They offer diversification, low costs, and intraday trading flexibility. Popular ETFs include SPY (S&P 500), QQQ (NASDAQ), and GLD (gold). Some brokers offer ETF CFDs for leveraged trading.